In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests ...

When the heart's pumping function gets weaker, areas of the brain linked to memory show early signs of damage, a study finds.

Some people remain mentally sharp despite Alzheimer's brain changes. A new study suggests rare immature neurons may help ...

You’ve forgotten a few appointments lately and you find yourself losing track of conversations. Close friends or family may ...

So many of life's most pivotal decisions come down to one question: Should you listen to your logic or your emotions? Popular ...

Developed by researchers at Peking University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the brain chip uses memristors to enable ...

Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one ...

Researchers found that people who speak multiple languages showed brain activity patterns associated with a younger brain age ...

Researchers studying the impact of cocaine in mice have found that just one exposure to the drug can create changes in brain ...

Researchers studying the impact of cocaine in mice have found that just one exposure to the drug can create changes in brain cells ...

Researchers have identified a previously overlooked mechanism of brain cell death that appears to play a major role in ...

There is a mathematician who loves literature. He used to recite James Joyce's short story "Araby" from memory. "It's about ...